By Gideon Njoku
Anambra State-born business man, Chief Arthur Eze, has endorsed Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Soludo, for a second term in office.
Soludo is of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA.
The business man, who is at home with every, and any Government in power at the Federal level, dating back to the Military Regimes of Generals Ibrahim Babangida and late Sani Abacha, made the endorsement during the celebration of his 75th birthday in Abuja on Monday, November 27, 2023.
The celebration took place in his sprawling Abuja residence and was attended, to his surprise, he said, by a number of high profile guests including Soludo, the Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, other Religious Leaders of the Roman Catholic and Baptist Churches, the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Operations, Senator Tony Nwoye, LP Anambra North, and some more.
Chief Eze, commended Soludo’s Government in Anambra State, his native State. He said the first time he met Soludo was aboard an Aircraft which belonged to the now defunct Okada Airline and that Soludo held a Bible and was busy reading it.
In support of Soludo’s work in the State, Chief Eze donated the sum of five billion Naira to the Anambra State Government. He also donated ₦100m, each, to the Anglican, Roman Catholic, and Methodist Churches.
Chief Arthur Eze is of the Anglican Faith, and hails from Dunukofia, Ukpo Anambra State.
He owns the Atlas Oranto Petroleum, rated as the largest privately-owned Petroleum and Production Company in Nigeria.
